Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to lesser charge in death of wife Melissa Hoskins

Rohan Dennis, a former Australian cyclist, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge related to the death of his wife, Olympian Melissa Hoskins. He admitted to creating a likelihood of harm during a crash outside their home in December 2023. Prosecutors dropped more serious charges, including dangerous driving causing death. They accepted Dennis's plea, stating he acted recklessly but did not intend to harm Hoskins, who died from injuries sustained in the incident. Dennis faces a maximum penalty of seven years in prison and a five-year driving ban. He has been committed to the District Court for sentencing.